Staying en Pointe is what a ballerina strives for. Getting your first pointe shoes is what every little girl dreams of. Pointe shoes are the extension of the female dancer, transforming them into ethereal beings, into wilis and sylphides. They are the right of passage of every aspiring ballerina. Lianne Turner of CNN asks Tamara Rojo to share her knowledge of the most important tool a dancer uses in her performances. Staying en Pointe They are the most important element of a ballerina's … [Read more...]